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I Prayed for a Reunion

I traveled down the road to
that place, in this, the second year.
I knew by the feelings I felt
that I still cared, it was all still here.

I stepped out the truck and I
felt weak as the memories flowed in.
Now was not the time, for I
had to be strong, I could not bend.

My hand shook, so timidly,
as I reached to open the door.
I knew that when I went in this
fear would stop, or go on evermore.

I walked, in disgrace,
through those familiar halls of pride.
Step by step it grows
even more tough for me to hide.

All I could think about was if
you looked away and then my sorrow.
I brought an old friend, to be by my
side, someone whose courage I could borrow.

My mind knew you were
there because it always could see.
Somehow I felt your
eyes, so unsure, staring at me.

I followed Gods decoy
down the court with my eyes.
How mysterious he works;
I must say it was a great disguise.

I’ve prayed so many
nights for this to finally be.
Oh how I love to
feel you staring at me.

Our eyes met then
slowly you gave me a smile.
It began all over again, my
world seemed to be worth wile.

Those.....soft, caring,
blue eyes.....your eyes.
Time after time they find
me and light up my gray skies.

We pause, the
commotion and noise is all around.
Strangely it’s always
the same, I couldn’t hear a sound.

Our eyes locked again,
this time with tears held back.
(As you smiled your
lips made that little crack.)

Then you said it, “I miss
you.” and oh how the tears came.
With a sad look I nodded my
head and you knew I felt the same.

You walked out once
but I was scared to follow.
Still afraid, I guess; I felt
breathless inside, a little hollow.

But I still watched every
step you made until you went out the door.
I didn’t know if you would return; it was
like in September, I wondered if I’d see you anymore.

After a while it happened,
you did it baby, you returned!
The joy was so great;
I forgot how my heart yearned.

With that, my
courage, so strong it did grow.
I walked out with such faith that
you’d come, I felt God would make it so.

I saw you coming up that ramp
and I almost turned and ran away.
All that we’ve shared, the love,
the friendship, that’s what made me stay.

I told you that I’d cry no
matter how much of it I tried to hide.
You could tell even if you didn’t see
it you knew it was there on the inside.

I prayed so
long for this to be.
Oh how I love it
when you hug me.

It’s like when we touch
our bodies make a blinding light.
Then when we step
apart we seem to glow so bright.

We asked each other
questions that had bothered us for so long.
With each answer given I
could still feel it between us so strong.

Although it was a brief moment
each second was more precious than gold.
After all that’s happened we still
have our secrecy even after we’ve been to bold

So many things change;
people, places and even a friend.
After tonight I’ve realized no
matter what happens it won’t end.

So many wishes and prayers
answered in this beautiful communion.
Oh lord thank you so
much, it was such a sweet reunion.

Randy McGee November 19, 1999

Poems by Root